1955 Map of Lee Center

About this map

Lee Center and the surrounding townships of Annsville and Lee define this 1955 landscape, where a transition from upland reforestation to valley farming is clearly visible. The State Reforestation Area dominates the northern heights, while the lower elevations are marked by a dense network of country roads like Military Road and Old Railroad Grade. This map documents a robust rural educational and spiritual infrastructure before the consolidation of the late 20th century, featuring numerous numbered schoolhouses such as School No 1 and School No 9, alongside local landmarks like St Joseph's Church. On the southern edge, the map captures the early footprint of Griffiss Air Force Base and the Becks Grove Airstrip, signaling the Cold War era military expansion that would significantly impact the local economy and geography of Rome.